Too bad we can't eat the atmosphere in Bodhi Kitchen, Rehoboth Beach. It is the best part of the experience. Thereafter, the food on the "Asian Fusion" menu sounds great, but leaves much to be desired. More confusion, than fusion. Dumpling Special is a cool notion (why not save a few bucks?). But, when it arrives without ginseng slivers, nor a spoon for dripping the dark vinegar into the removed top knot to mix with the beef soup within the Xiao Long Bau, it becomes apparent skill is lacking in the kitchen. It doesn't help that these dough pouches are commercially bought and not made by knowing hands. The Singapore Black Pepper Crab bowl was sure Szechuan spicy enough, but had so little crab that my crustacean loving wife turned on her phone flashlight to find some. They were ground so small that they were nearly invisible, but could be slightly tasted by their mild sweetness. Just not enough substance to balance the other ingredients. My Cumin Lamb Ho Fun was likewise deep into the heat and looked good with the fat noodles mixed throughout. However, once again the kitchen's lack of deftness appeared with too many tough, stringy and fatty pieces of lamb that were unpleasant and overbore the generally decent quality of the rest of the dish. From my experience, that only happens when attention isn't paid to the texture of the meat when slicing. Cutting lamb against the grain is a no-no. So, even though I enjoyed the Moon Door entrance, the Bodhi (Enlightenment) name and all the on point Asian decor, it was disappointing that all that spirituality stopped at the kitchen door. 2.5 Shakyamuni-less Stars. read more

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"Can you show me the shine of your Japan? The sparkle of your China, can you show me? Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva" (Steely Dan) Bodhi Kitchen is an absolutely beautiful Asian restaurant in downtown Rehoboth Beach where you'll find their menu dotted with delicacies from Thailand, Korea, China, Vietnam and Japan. When you walk in, the bar is right in front of you, and the two-level dining room is to your right. We sat in the upper level and the thing that struck me immediately was how pretty the room was. There were two kinds of hanging lantern-style lights, and some of them had flickering gold bulbs that resembled candlelight. It was a beautiful effect. The menu is a real tour-de-force with dishes like Peking Duck Tacos, Shaoxing Braised Duck Laab, Pork Belly Steam Bun, Braised Cumin Lamb Ho Fun, and Singapore Black Pepper Crab. In addition to all that, they have nightly specials like a "Curry Night", "Asian Street Food Night", or "Dim Sum Night" among others. We happened to visit on Dim Sum Night, so that's where we went on the menu. We ordered two of their Dim Sum specials - six Pork Soup Dumplings ($13) with ground pork, ginger, scallion, rice wine and pork broth, and a Dumpling Sampler ($17) with two each of Pork Belly and Kim Chi dumplings, Shiitake and Chinese Sausage Dumplings, and Szechuan Chicken Dumplings. I had the sampler and thought it was very good. The three varieties all delivered plenty of flavor, and the pork belly and Szechuan chicken dumplings also came through with their advertised heat from peppercorns, five spice and chili oil. Our server Paula was friendly and professional. All in all, Bodhi scored high in ambience, food, and service. read more

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Let me preface this by saying I'm Asian. I eat all types of Asian food alllll the time. This place is a NO GO if you're looking for something actually tasty and authentic. Limited menu. Not tasty. Not authentic. Super expensive. Decor is cool though. We're soup dumpling connoisseurs in my party, so when we got sad looking frozen dumplings with no soup in them, we were disappointed. You can just tell by looking at the pics other ppl posted. My sister had to spit it out too - yikes! They were slimy inside and had weird hard bits... Better off going with the microwaveable Trader Joe's soup dumplings. If you like soft, warm, wilted lettuce, then you'll probably like the Thai chicken lettuce wraps. And the mocktail was weird as hell - tasted like a cold sparkly ginger soup served in a bowl. I'll close it off with a funny saying my server said when I asked if they had Dr Pepper. "Apparently Asians don't drink Dr Pepper" lol read more

Bodhi Kitchen - crab rangoons - Pan Asian Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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Party of two on Thursday did happy hour at the bar with Lincoln bartending lived the duck appetizer and off season curry dishes read more

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I came in with a large party and the staff was very accommodating. The food selection was fair, but nothing too exciting. I was slightly disappointed by the flavors in several of the dishes that were ordered at our table, but it was fine. The Ginger Bliss cocktail was the highlight of my entire weekend! I wouldn't return for the food, but absolutely would for the wonderful cocktail! read more

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One of my favorite restaurants! Everything about it is great. Food is deliciously unique. Ambiance makes me want to explore Asia! Even the bathroom is cool! Some of our favorites are the soup dumplings, chicken lettuce wraps, tteobokki rice cakes, the Beijing beef, and carrots and kimchi salad. They also make amazing cocktails. Try the fog over India! read more

Excellent food, drinks, and vibe. Small quaint place off the beaten path. But perfect. Everything and everyone was super amazing and welcoming. Definitely a place to go back to read more

The updated decor of Bodhi is notable both in the exterior and interior of the restaurant. The interior lighting is moody, and modern seating has been added compared to the restaurant that previously occupied this space. Asian influences are seen throughout the decor choices. Our server was very outgoing and shared a lot of information about the menu and options available. He was very friendly, and I appreciated the attention to allergies and discussion of what could be gluten free on the menu as well as his recommendations of favorite dishes. The food itself was very fresh and hot. The pad Thai flavor is a bit different from most other restaurants, but it was tasty and a good portion size. I would be interested in returning to try other items on the menu. read more

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A MUST-STOP WHEN I AM IN TOWN Bodhi Kitchen claims to be pan-Asian, but I'd simply call it delicious. I had the Dan Dan noodles - spicy, rich and absolutely satisfying - and my husband had Singapore black pepper crab. Both paired perfectly with the carrot and kimchi salad. For starters, we shared the crab Rangoon and chicken lettuce wraps, each fresh and full of flavor. The whole vibe is outstanding - warm lighting, great music, and a cozy, stylish atmosphere. Service was personal and attentive. I asked for no cilantro, and they made sure my meal came out just right - no fuss, no mix-up. I only get to visit Rehoboth once a year, but this spot is always a culinary highlight of my trip. Can't wait to come back. read more

We finally were able to try this new restaurant in downtown Rehoboth. We were so happy we did! The ambiance is incredible, all of the wait staff were amazing, accomodating, attentive, and friendly! Our waiter gave us recommendations based on popular and delicious items on the menu. I recommend making a reservation online. We were lucky and got the last open table. It is comforting that they ask if the table has any dietary restrictions or allergies, too! My wife and I split a couple different dishes and we were satisfied with everything we received, from drinks to the main course! We ordered the soup dumplings as an appetizer, dan dan noodles, and Beijing Beef! We cannot wait to go back!!! Everything down to the BATHROOM was amazing! read more

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Stumbled upon a sign the morning before about a dim sum service, something we didn't expect at the beach and decided to give it a try. Got one of the earlier reservations (they are on open table which is always a plus for me). Seated promptly and was empty the entire time we ate there so we really got to soak in the experience. It's not classic dim sum in the sense that you have carts pushed around with food, but everything we had tasted AMAZING! The only dish we didn't enjoy was the dan dan noodle. It was thick udon noodles with scant sauce and virtually no flavor. Portions are appropriate for dim sum, but the price point was a little higher, that being said I did not mind given the attentive service, flavor and presentation. The ambience is very oriental/modern. I could see this being a great place to entertain guests or a place to sit down and eat food with family. Service was great! Prompt, informational, attentive, that being said we were the only ones eating there. It's pretty hidden, but exterior and interior are beautifully decorated. We enjoyed our time so much that I think we'll come back for the dinner or lunch service next time! Highly recommend! read more

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Love the vibe of this place for lunch. Wasn't busy and had great service. Our waitress suggested the soup dumplings-- they were delicious!! Nom Nom. I loved dipping it in the hot chili oil. My friend ate them plain and they were still great! My friend and I also tried: Chicken lettuce wrap- we were told these were spicy, having two peppers next to it on the menu-- not the case, even my friend who doesn't have a high spice tolerance could eat them easily. Bang bang Shrimp bun- wasn't as flavorful as I was expecting especially since name bang bang is in the name of the dish. Pretty subtle bang.. Dan Dan noodles- I've had this dish many times in other restaurants and generally it is spicier which I love. I added the chili oil which gave it a more appealing spice level. The noodles were beautifully cooked! Singapore salted Shrimp- this dish kind of felt like an Asian twist on carbonara sauce. It had a mild creamy flavor. I had to add chili oil to this as well to give it more heat. I'd like to come back for drinks and dumplings ! Might be a fun spot to check out for brunch on Sunday for the $23 menu. read more

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Bodhi in Rehoboth has a great vibe for drinks, but the food falls short. The cocktails were delicious, and the soup dumplings were decent, but the rest of the meal left a lot to be desired. I ordered the chicken kimchi fried rice, mostly because I couldn't swap the jasmine rice with noodles in the Mongolian beef dish. The chicken was tough and dry, and the fried egg arrived five minutes after the rest of my plate. My dish was also the last to come out, about five minutes after everyone else's at the table. The food was overly salty and lacked any authentic pan-Asian flavor. I'd skip the food and just enjoy a drink at the bar if you visit. read more

Bodhi Kitchen - Chicken Kimchi Fried Rice - Pan Asian Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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Amazing night of food. My husband and I had just returned from Thailand so had a pretty good palette for Thai. AND we loved Bodhi. Tasty tasty tasty. read more

The scallion pancakes I ordered were too salty and dry, lacking the desired slightly doughy texture. Serving them with soy sauce, given their existing saltiness, wasn't ideal. Also the pork belly dim sum was heavy on sweet sauce. While the restaurant has a certain ambiance, the execution leans more toward an inauthentic take that flirted with cultural appropriation. read more

Soup Dumplings are a must here! Scallion pancakes were excellent. Service was on point too! Definitely a repeater! read more

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Visited Bodhi Kitchen for the first time today and we all really enjoyed the experience. We went for Sunday brunch, a fixed price meal where you can make choices from a limited menu. First ~ the space is really lovely, from the entrance to the rest rooms. Second, the waitstaff was fab, really personable, knowledgeable and helpful. We started with cocktails, I had an espresso martini, one person had their version of a manhattan and the other one of their house special drinks. Our choices from group A included pork soup dumplings, Korean shrimp toast, crab Rangoon, pork belly steamed rolls, vegetable spring rolls, all of which were amazing. It's hard to find such good soup dumplings in this area, actually hard to find any really good Asian food, so this is a very welcome option. Our mains included tuna poke, Dan Dan noodles, and duck fried rice. The only issue was that the duck fried rice was overly salty, but the waitress offered to replace. They handled it very well, and we were appreciative of their efforts. Overall this was a great experience and we can't wait to go back. There are a few special nights during the off season, Monday is pad Thai night, might be a great place to start trying things on the main menu. As an aside we really enjoyed the brunch, at $23 per person it was a great way to taste 3 options and a great cocktail. read more

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Came with a friend, had the 5-spice old fashioned, spicy cucumber appetizer, and Beijing Beef (extra spicy) -- the whole meal was out of this world fantastic! Highly recommended! Love the vibe and service too! read more

We are delighted to have this pan-asian restaurant become part of the foodie milieu in RB. Having just completed their soft opening, we were impressed with the smooth execution of friendly and helpful service that only enhanced the enjoyment of our meal. The soup dumplings were quite good - and that's measured against a rather high standard (i.e., I've been a frequent visitor to China). I was less impressed with the veggie dumplings. The duck dish from the "Large Plate" section of the menu was flavorful and healthy. However, it wasn't quite what I'd call a large plate; nor did it offer a substantive portion of duck. The ambiance was inviting and fun. The only suggestion I have for management is to edit your music playlist a bit. A majority of the music presented us with a relaxed and very pleasant lounge vibe. However, a few of the songs had a heavy club beat that was highly incongruous and would be more appropriate for Dewey Beach clientele. Overall it was a solid first impression. We look forward to coming back and seeing how this restaurant evolves and matures. We love the management team's other offerings in the RB area, and we have every confidence this will become one of our regular stops as we enjoy our summers in RB. read more

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Enjoyed lunch at this new pan Asian restaurant. There is a dark lit and quiet ambiance- at least for lunch and we arrived shortly after they opened at 11:30. We tried a variety of items in the menu including the Dan Dan noodles (delicious fresh noodles with a perfect texture but the dish was lacking the spice indicated by the two chilis on menu), lettuce wraps (good flavor but a bit difficult to eat as they were falling apart), bang bang shrimp bun (good textured bun but the shrimp had more of a mild flavor than you would expect from something named bang bang) , pork soup dumplings (by far our favorite item of our meal!! Would definitely recommend) and Singapore salted shrimp (4 large shrimp in a creamy sauce served over rice). Our service was prompt and our waitress asked for feedback as this restaurant was only open for about a month and they seem to be looking for ways to improve. read more

We are visiting from New York and couldn't get in anywhere. We popped into Bodhi and the hostess suggested eating at the bar. The soup dumplings were absolutely delicious! Bartender Thomas was fun to watch. Music was lively. read more

One of the best meals my family and I have ever had! Service. Atmosphere. Food. 10 out of 10. Everything was amazing! read more

Bodhi Kitchen - Pan Asian Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Love Bodhi Kitchen! Most interesting Asian menu in the area. Can customize your spice level, which is great as I love things spicy. Great cocktail menu as well. read more

Last night, my husband and I visited this restaurant for the second time. We visited it last month and were impressed with the food. We had reservations and got there about 10 minutes early. They have 3 booths: when we got there 1 was empty and the other 2 had 2 people each in them. We asked for a booth. Denise, the person at the front desk, said that we could not have one. She said that parties of 4 were coming in and she needed the booths for them. I commented that the booths currently had only 2 people each in them and she again commented that she needed them for the incoming larger parties. She eventually sat us at a table for 3, not far from the front door and bar. Maybe, if the place had been more crowded, we would have totally understood Denise's logic. But when we arrived there was at least one table for 4 available, the table for 3 where she seated us, as well as some smaller tables. Within 10 minutes after we got there another booth opened up even before we placed our order. And then, for at least 15 minutes before we left, the 3rd booth sat empty. I am not sure whether it was an inability to think outside the box, or just a total disregard to please the customer, or just a matter of digging in her heels, but Denise really did not act appropriately. You know, sometimes folks make these special requests for a reason: my husband has significant hearing loss and prefers to sit in booths so that he can hear better. He is embarrassed to discuss this with folks and so we didn't mention it. Regardless of whether she knew this or not, with the tables that were available Denise could have considered options to honor our request. Instead, she chose not to. In addition to all of this, my husband and I agreed that the food was not as good on this visit as it had been on the 1st one.... read more

We ordered takeout from Bosh kitchen. The food order was correct. That's always a win with takeout! The soup dumplings were a 10!!! They were amazing. I did not really enjoy the rest of the food we ordered. I did not care for the edamame dumplings. They were a bit bland and mushy. The tofu pad Thai was not very flavorful. There wasn't much sauce on it and the rice noodles were too firm. I'm struggling to figure out how many stars to give this experience because the soup dumplings were so good. read more

In a sea of mediocre restaurants, Bodhi is a gem! The flavors in both the food and the cocktails were fantastic. Started with the spicy cucumber app along with dumplings - so tasty! We had the pad thai with shrimp and the kimchi fried rice for entrees - the shrimp were grilled so nicely and the house made kimchi was delicious. Cocktails included the Quiet Meditation with cucumber and basil oil - quite refreshing! A must have is the rice pudding made with forbidden rice - just perfect. Ambiance is great too - whoever styled the restaurant did anazing job. It is beautiful and a bit funky. Nice mix of music playing in the background. Service is prompt and personable. Our server gave us some great suggestions and really listened to what we needed. We will be back soon! read more

Wow! Was really blown away by this place! After two days here I have tried a few places l. Very average food around the area. However this place blew me away!!! I'm west coast and had low expectations for real.. for real... the food was so delicious the soup dumplings were some of the best I have had out side San Fransisco. The green beans we did with the dumplings as an app were so fresh and still had crunch and snap. The sauce was so delicious salty savory perfectly seasoned. The fried rice with duck was LOADED with duck and was so tender and delicious, can taste the white pepper they added at the end of cooking. The Mongolian beef was probably the best I have ever had. Tasted like flank steak, covered in potato starch and the fried. Was so super crispy and tender! Kudos around!!! Thank you for the best dinner in a long time! read more

You walk in and suddenly, you're out of Rehoboth. It gives you this Asian vibe and the color scheme, lanterns, walls, and dinnerware are just gorgeous. The food is delicious- we had soup dumplings, kimchi fried rice and the pork belly was tender and flavorful! Our server Paula was really accomodating and friendly-- we will definitely be back! read more

Great staff and food. We had pork bao buns, soup dumplings and a spicy noodle entree. All were well prepared with high quality ingredients. Always happy to have Asian options in the area. Decor is a little over-the-top but fun. Bathrooms were wild! read more

Visited Bodhi Kitchen with my partner on a Tuesday around 7, was quite busy with only 2 empty tables that I could see. Luckily we got seated without a res and I ordered the Golden Kick cocktail, which I enjoyed and would order again, it reminded me of a lemon drop martini just with tequila (I failed to get a picture but was impressed by presentation and happy with the raw sugar rim.) The ambiance was nice, smooth music and lighting on the dim side, and our server, Paula, was friendly and helpful. The soup dumplings are a must and I will be returning specifically for them! My partner said his salad was good, but a little heavy on the mint. I wasn't raving about my cumin lamb noodles but they were pretty tasty and I liked how thick the noodles were. Overall happy with the experience and I will be telling everyone how good those dumplings are. read more

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One of best Chinese places out there. Green beens are so good. So is all the other food. Best service in the world, and incredible ambiance. Especially the restroom. 5 stars, best restaurant in all of Delaware. read more

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Went there for the first time this past Saturday. Just Happy Hour. Excellent service by the bartender Chandler. Rachel does a great job running the place as well. The Crab Rangoons are TO DIE FOR! My gosh I loved them. It was a great place inside. Not loud and not too much. Really well decorated also. I am so excited to come back and dive into the menu more! read more

It's brand new , looks amazing , they need to get the food right. We tried everything, lettuce wraps on wilted flat lettuce with cold crumbled something , then we shared two bowls and the ingredients were just flat and not enough for $24 a bowl. read more

Excellent food, always consistent. Great service, great drinks and ambience. We love this place.

Four of us ate at Bodhi Kitchen last nite. My two tiny margaritas were$32 and three fourths ice. My friend had two small manhattans in what looked like juice glasses....$36.00. His wife ordered a Chardonnay and got something different. When she asked the waiter about it, he responded that they were out of the Chardonnay. Instead of coming back to the table and telling her they apparently thought she wouldn't notice. Not classy. Our bill for six drinks was $90. That's a record for us. We won't be back. Menu is limited and extremely spicy. Looked forward to trying this new downtown restaurant. What a letdown. Did I mention how noisy? Yikes! read more

4.5 really, but trending upwards because the service we received was just wonderful. Crab rangoon were some of the best I've had - with plenty of real crab - although a bit smallish in size. Shrimp toast was wonderful as well. There's a lack of decent asian food in the area, so Bodhi Kitchen is a welcome addition to the local scene. We were very happy with everything we were served. Atmosphere is lovely, and has a modern but elegant vibe. Music was a bit energetic, but not oppressive - it was easy to have a conversation and not be overwhelmed. Bar delivered excellent drinks. read more

The food is over salted. We had a hard time finishing our food. Half of it went into the trash. Instead of putting the sauce over all the rice, maybe keep it separate, as the salty sauce soaked into all the rice and there was no normal seasoned rice to eat. Aside from salt, the food was cooked fine, but nothing special. read more

As vegans who recently moved to DE from northern NJ it has been hard to find good places to eat some of the kinds of food we like, especially Thai. This place was great and we will surely be back many times. read more

The Dan Dan noodles, cumin lamb noodles are delicious!! Great cocktails are so well crafted and delicious

Cool place , the best wait staff one could hope for. Rehobeth has some very good restaurants for a beach town. This is a Gem. I know opinions are like a$&@)!?'s everybody has one, but this place is a hit. Soup dumplings leave you wondering if you should order more. Chicken wraps lovely. The Pad Thai show stopper the best I have ever had, I usually do not order this anymore because of the over cooked noodles and gloppyness. But, gave it a go and this was excellent by far. I really think you will enjoy this place. read more